PHOTOS: PETA Latino Throws a Fun Fiesta for Its Tenth Anniversary

Published by David James Olsen.
4 min read

PETA Latino threw a thrilling and star-studded 10th anniversary party in Los Angeles on August 24, 2023. The celebratory evening marked a major milestone, reminding everyone in attendance and beyond how committed to compassionate action for animals PETA Latino has been for a decade.

Constance Marie posing fabulously in a pink dress in front of PETA Latino's tenth anniversary banner

Honoring PETA Latino and Hitting Up the 10th Anniversary Party

PETA Latino is a PETA outreach division that serves as a resource for Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. and Latin America and began its work in 2013. Although the group focuses much of its efforts on campaigns specific to Latin America, it helps fuel all of PETA’s campaigns. PETA Latino has had a huge impact on advancing animal rights in the Latino community and has been successful thanks to its innovative social media presence, colorful demonstrations, and collaborations with compassionate Latino stars.

The group’s 10th anniversary party took place at PETA’s Los Angeles office and was hosted by honorary PETA board member Kate del Castillo.

“If we went back in time 10 years and were told that there would be no circuses with animals in Guatemala and Mexico or that several cities and states in Colombia, Mexico, and Spain would stop bullfighting, we probably wouldn’t have believed it. But all this and more was achieved, thanks to the efforts of PETA Latino and many animal advocates throughout Latin America.”

—Kate del Castillo

Kate del Castillo smiling in front of PETA Latino
Kate del Castillo

L.A.’s own Señoreata catered the glittering event, serving delicious, modern, vegan Cuban cuisine. Señoreata is the first plant-based winner of The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network.

vegan food at PETA Latino's 10th anniversary party

Entertainment abounded, including live music performed by local mariachi trio Rodrigo Rodriguez Diaz and his Mariachi Romanza.

Rodrigo Rodriguez Diaz and his Mariachi Romanza playing instruments in front of PETA Latino's tenth anniversary banner

Rodrigo Rodriguez Diaz and his Mariachi Romanza playing instruments at PETA Latino's tenth anniversary party

In a powerful speech, PETA Latino Manager of Communications Gabriel Ochoa summed up the group’s impact:

The changes in these 10 years are evident—we see them in the general culture, in the media, in social networks, even in the laws. However, there is still a long way to go, and we look forward to continuing this fight with you.

As part of the fun, PETA Latino provided eight different types of “animal ears” that attendees tried on, taking photos that they posted across social media. The event also featured lollipops with different animal rights messages, including “End Speciesism,” “Anti-Bullfight,” and “Vegan”—plus a step-and-repeat backdrop that influencers stood in front of, taking photos and creating content.

four attendees of the PETA Latino tenth anniversary party, in front of the celebratory banner

Bright Stars at PETA Latino’s 10th Anniversary Toast

Some especially vibrant celebrities and influencers attended the stellar evening. Del Castillo’s parents—Kate Trillo and legendary Mexican actor Eric del Castillo—were champions of charm.

Kate del Castillo with her parents, legendary Mexican actors Eric del Castillo and Kate Trillo, on either side of her

Other kind celebrities in attendance included Stéphanie Gérard, Constance Marie, Jocelyn Rivas, and the band AMOR.

Constance Marie presenting a PETA Latino poster in Spanish that features an image of George Lopez
Constance Marie
the four-person band AMOR in front of PETA Latino
AMOR

Flourishing influencers, including Rosa Acosta, Tabay, Yvette Gonzalez, Will Moncada, and Veco, made the event even more magical.

two attendees of the PETA Latino tenth anniversary party, holding round animal advocacy signs in front of the celebratory banner

Del Castillo closed the event with a moving dedication to the orca Lolita, who recently passed away:

This is for Lolita. The fight will go on in her name. Happy birthday, PETA Latino!

Kate del Castillo smiling and speaking in front of a podium at PETA Latino's tenth anniversary party

PETA Latino Is Grateful for YOU: Please Keep Taking Action

PETA Latino thanks everyone for their support over the past 10 years—what a monumental achievement! Many thanks as well to all those who attended the party. One of the most inspiring quotes of the evening came from PETA Latino Senior Manager of Online Marketing Yennifer Martinez:

Together, we’ve turned PETA Latino into an international powerhouse for animals reaching every corner of the Spanish-speaking world, and we’re so excited to see what we’ll accomplish together for animals in the next 10 years!

Alicia Aguayo, Yennifer Martinez, Gabriel Ochoa, and Lisa Lange in front of PETA Latino's tenth anniversary banner

Although rejoicing as a community is important and fun, we’re truly celebrating nonstop action for animals. Ask your family and friends to become a part of PETA Latino’s advocacy network and support the group’s work. The more PETA Latino grows, the closer we’ll all be to the day when humans treat all animals with the respect and compassion they deserve.

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